The flag included a blue star for every ... that the family had paid in the cause of freedom. The United States began observing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September, in 1936.

At a time when President Donald Trump is implementing numerous potential changes to the United States government ... to the actual American flag, which features 50 stars and 13 stripes.

Family of Columbus High graduate Jadahn Schaefer receives a gold star for his military service from Blue Star Mothers of the Heartland.

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

The flag included a blue star for every ... that the family had paid in the cause of freedom. The United States began observing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September, in 1936.